Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- The Sylvan School
- City
- Dimapur
- State
- Nagaland
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹29L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Jul 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Closing in 7 days — shortlisting this week.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at The Sylvan School as a Principal in Dimapur, Nagaland. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. School profile: The Sylvan School in Dimapur, Nagaland — a secondary setup, established 2019, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.5 LPA – ₹28.8 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at The Sylvan School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Where exactly is The Sylvan School located?
The school is in Dimapur, Nagaland. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
The Sylvan School
Key facts about The Sylvan School
- Founded
- 2019
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SUZZANNE AYEMI
- Affiliation #
- 1430076
The Sylvan School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Dimapur, Nagaland.
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